Breathwork, Yoga & Surf Retreat in the Dominican Republic

The retreat is hosted at Natura Cabana, a beachfront property on the Dominican Republic's north coast. The daily rhythm doesn't change much: breathwork, yoga and a cold plunge in the morning, surf in the water out front, then the afternoon and evening open for beach time, soundbaths, a bonfire or whatever you've signed up for. Because the practices are all optional, the week works whether you want to hit every session or skip a few and lie in a hammock instead.

Breathwork is the thread running through the whole trip. Breathe Degrees' style of guided breathwork is the anchor practice, and it's paired with yoga in the Temple, an open-air space with ocean views and a breeze coming off the water. The cold plunge follows the breathwork — that's the sequence, and it's done daily rather than as a one-off challenge. Surf sessions are led by local instructors, so beginners get taught from scratch and anyone with experience can head straight out.

Evenings are where the trip gets its character. There's a soundbath under the stars and at least one beach bonfire with the group. Off the schedule, you can book surf lessons, SUP and snorkelling, beach horseback riding, or anything from the full spa menu — massages, body scrubs and wraps, facials. Those are extra.

What separates this from a generic Caribbean yoga week is the combination: breathwork plus cold exposure plus surfing, all daily, in a resort that's genuinely small and eco-built rather than a big hotel. The bungalows are individually designed and tucked into the jungle, and the food is a real draw — a fusion kitchen using tropical ingredients grown on site, with a night at Blue Moon Fusion included.

Getting there is straightforward. Transfers to and from Puerto Plata Airport (POP) are included on the start and end dates of the retreat, so you land, get picked up and don't think about logistics again until you fly home.

What's included

- Daily guided breathwork sessions - Daily yoga sessions - Daily cold plunging - Daily world-class surf sessions with local instructors - Soundbath under the stars - Beach bonfire - Local beach activities and excursions - Three meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - One dinner at Blue Moon Fusion - Lodging in a Natura Cabana bungalow - Round-trip airport transfers to/from Puerto Plata Airport (POP) on retreat start and end dates - Taxes

What's not included

- International and domestic airfare - Travel insurance - Additional surf lessons - SUP and snorkelling - Beach horseback riding - Full spa menu (massages, body scrubs, wraps, facials) - Sauna sessions - Alcoholic drinks - Personal expenses and gratuities